Statement from Religious Liberty Expert Kelly Shackelford on Today’s U.S. Senate Vote to Expedite Confirmation Votes


WASHINGTON, April 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO and Chief Counsel to First Liberty Institute: 

“Throughout his administration President Trump has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the rule of law in advancing judicial nominees who are exceptionally qualified.  We are pleased that the U.S. Senate has voted to expedite its vital and constitutionally mandated role of confirming nominees to 150 vacancies on the federal bench.  Today’s vote ensures that more judges committed to protecting the religious freedoms and the First Amendment rights of our citizens will soon be on the bench.”

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